The following bills have all passed Labor & Industry committee down party lines and could go to the House for vote.
The Bill: HB183
Title: Expanding Workers’ Compensation for Permanent Disfigurement
What Does it Mean: Would increase workman’s comp from 275 wks(5years) to 400 weeks(7years)
The Go Big Small Biz Network’s Position: We oppose the inevitable increase cost of workman’s compensation for a small business.
Passed: L&I Committee
The Bill: HB118
Title: Increase Penalties for Child Labor Violation
What Does it Mean: This Bill will double the fines.
The Go Big Small Biz Network’s Position: We oppose. Has the current fines not been a deterrent?
Passed: L&I Committee
The Bill: HB308
Title: The Jake Schwab Worker Safety Bill
What Does it Mean: OSHA covers the private sector this bill would cover the public sector as well.
The Go Big Small Biz Network’s Position: We Oppose this complicated coverage from private to public.
Passed: L&I Committee
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